Bloodfist
Well-known member
So yesterday, I had some time to kill so I went down to Guitar Center to Get some strings (Hybrid Slinkys) and look at getting a new strap. While I was in there I browsed through the basses, and decided to play the Stingray HH, simply because I have one already on order and I just felt like playing it since I have to wait until July to get mine. Anyways, the "bass salesman" decided to question me about my bass playing and tried to sell me on the bass. I told him that I have already ordered one through guitarcenter.com and that I was just waisting a little time before I had to be somewhere. When I told him that I ordered it on line, he got a little aggravated and asked why I didn't come in to see him about ordering it. I was nice, and told him that it was more convenient for me to order it online at the time I purchased the bass, and that I knew enough about the bass that I didn't need the help of a salesman to aid me in my decision. At the point my blood was starting to boil a little, but then came the kicker. This guy actually had the nerve to ask me if it was OK that I let him call guitarcenter.com and take credit for the sale so that he could get the commission on it. At that point, I handed him back the bass, and asked if he was kidding ( add some curse words in there and you get the entire sentence). He said no, and told me that it wouldn't effect my purchase, but he would get the commission for "aiding" me with the sale. I informed him that I bought the bass over a month and a half ago, and the reason I didn't come into the store is because I hate dealing with idiots such as himself. How can someone try to take credit for something they did not do, just to make an easy buck? I almost canceled my order with guitar center, spoke with the manager about the idiot working there, and then called guitar center to notify them that I have gave no one permission to claim credit on the sale of my bass (because the guy was looking up my information while we were talking). People like this tick me off bad, so I just needed to vent a little. This will definitely be the last major purchase I make at GC, their service has been complete crap since day one, and I hope none of you ever have this problem. What would you have done if this was you? Personally I like to go back there and S%^# kick that SOB!
